In response to the security alert issued by the US Embassy on Nigeria, the Nigerian security agencies have upscaled their operations in Abuja, the Federal Capital of Nigeria.
Security source from the Police, the Miliary and Para-military organizations in the country were reported to have disclosed on Sunday night that intelligence and other relevant operatives tasked with checkmating the activities of terrorists were at alert to thwart any plot to attack any part of the FC
Souces disclosed that security agencies were already working underground without escalating such information to nip any such plot in the bud in order not to cause apprehension among the citizenry.
It urged “Nigerians to go about the daily activities without fear or hindrance but to remain vigilant, noting that there is nothing wrong with being security conscious,” a security source was quoted saying
Another source pointed out that “succumbing to fear would be akin to giving in to the antics, gimmicks of the criminal elements to intimidate residents and score psychological leverage against the people, which should not be allowed to happen”.
It would be recalled that Embassy of the United States, Abuja, in a security alert issued to its nationals, dated 23 October 2023 noted that “targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations.
Consequently, it said, “The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice”.
The United States Embassy further advised its nationals “to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert, avoid crowds and review their personal security plans and keep their cell phone charged in case of emergency, including carrying proper identification.”
